Bitcoin

The market's dismissal of this science milestone aligns with the ongoing 'flight to safety' in Bitcoin (82.4% dominance) as institutional capital retreats from speculative altcoins. This reflects a broader trend where crypto is increasingly being priced as a macro volatility hedge rather than a technology play, with the S&P 500's 3.2% VIX spike correlating more strongly with BTC moves than scientific advancements.

Nature published a collection of April's best science images, including a detailed map of the Universe, on May 6, 2026.